Taking time off speaks to the need all people in ministry understand: To be deliberate about rest and to recharge so as to serve more effectively.
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Eucharistic Diary: The Eucharistic Congress is moving in a way I did not expect.
I cannot tell you exactly why I am getting emotional, except to say that maybe I am sorely in the mood for something simple and nonaffected and happy and endearing and guileless. (Maybe everyone is?)
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The Eucharistic revival and Catholic diversity: Lessons from my two years preaching across the U.S.
As a national preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, I’ve preached in sunbelt parishes, humble rural churches and suburban auditoriums. All of them have been filled with God’s grace.
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Mass isn’t a ‘show.’ But it has plenty of drama.
While theatrical and beautiful, I have come to understand that the Mass is not a show. It is a miracle.
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The Symptoms of Long Marriage
It has come to my attention, after careful research, that my husband and I might be exhibiting all the signs of a condition we’ll call Long Marriage. Maybe you have it, too.
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What an American veteran remembered about war after a chance encounter with a Palestinian
If we saw up close the brutal toll of our wars, we would be less likely to fight them.
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Want to participate in the Eucharistic Revival each Sunday? Pay attention to the Eucharistic prayer.
We can participate in the Eucharistic revival by growing in knowledge and devotion to this most important sacramental liturgy.
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How discerning the priesthood has helped me live life more fully
After seven friends joined the seminary, I couldn’t help but wonder if I should too.
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What my child learns from how we treat one another at Mass
The lessons we teach in some parishes are not coming from God.
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I tried making sense of Pope Francis’ offensive remarks. I discovered something deeper instead.
I am always going to be let down by humans, but never by the One who is fully human and fully divine.